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The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
When Salman Rushdie published The Satanic Verses in 1988, it immediately became one of the most controversial books of modern times. The novel was banned in several countries, including India,…
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Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence
When D.H. Lawrence published Lady Chatterley’s Lover in 1928, it immediately became one of the most controversial novels of the 20th century. The book was banned in multiple countries, including…
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The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio
When Giovanni Boccaccio wrote The Decameron in the 14th century, he could hardly have imagined the stir it would cause for centuries to come. The book was banned in many…
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The 120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade
Why The 120 Days of Sodom Was BannedFew books in history have been as notorious as The 120 Days of Sodom. Written in 1785 by the Marquis de Sade while…
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For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
Why For Whom the Bell Tolls Was BannedWhen Ernest Hemingway published For Whom the Bell Tolls in 1940, it quickly became both celebrated and controversial. The novel was challenged and…